Kate Middleton prank call: Royal hoax radio station to donate advertising profits to tragic Jacintha Saldanha's family

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The royal hoax radio station has announced it will donate all advertising profits to the family of tragic nurse Jacintha Saldanha .

Bosses had suspended all advertising on the Sydney radio station following the death of Mrs Saldanha, but today they issued a statement confirming that 2DayFM will resume advertising on Thursday with all money made given to Mrs Saldanha's family.

Jacintha, who worked at the private hospital for four years, was found dead at a nearby address on Friday.

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A spokesperson said: "All profits from advertising on 2DayFM until the end of the year will be donated to an appropriate fund that will directly benefit the family of Jacintha Saldanha.

"Southern Cross Austero today reiterates its deep regret for what has taken place in these tragic and unforeseen circumstances and offers its condolences to the family of Jacintha Saldanha."

Southern Cross chief executive Rhys Holleran said the company was "deeply saddened" by "this tragic and unforseen event and offers its condolences to the family of Jacintha Saldanha."

He added: "We hope that by contributing to a memorial fund we can help to provide the Saldanha family with the support they need at this very difficult time."

The Australian Communications and Media Authority, which regulates radio broadcasting, has received complaints from all around the world, and said it was considering whether it should launch an investigation into whether the presenters breached the Commercial Radio Code of Practice.

A post-mortem examination is due to be held today on Ms Saldanha.

Lord Glenarthur, Chairman of King Edward VII’s Hospital, today welcomed news that Southern Cross Media Group are set to make a sizeable donation to Jacintha's family.

He said: “Jacintha Saldanha was an outstanding nurse who was much loved by everyone at King Edward VII’s Hospital. After discussion with her family, we have established the Jacintha Saldanha Memorial Fund to benefit her husband and children at this difficult time. I am pleased to announce that many donations have already been made from around the world.

“I have today read that Southern Cross Media Group have pledged to make a minimum donation of $500,000 Australian Dollars to an appropriate fund. We would certainly welcome such a donation to the Jacintha Saldanha Memorial Fund.”